Saturday, March 13, 2010

FHA Downpayment Going to 5% ??

US Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ) introduced the “FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009. In his bill, borrowers would be required to make a 5% downpayment on FHA loans, as opposed to the 3.5% downpayment in the current guidelines.

What Improvements Can You Make with a FHA 203K Loan For?

FHA has a great program to help with renovating a new home!  It’s called the 203K program – and if you’ve been on Craigslist, you’ve definately seen, “this property is eligable for FHA 203k loan!”
It’s a great program for making up to $35,000 of improvements to the home.  Many time, foreclosed property has what Realtors [...]

First Time Home Buyer Tips!

If you are a First Time Homebuyer, the government recently initiated a program that could help you!
They are G-I-V-I-N-G you a $8000 credit that you can use on your 2009 and 2010 taxes! For details on this credit, click here!
First Time Homebuyers have many loan program options.  If you, or your spouse, are a [...]

FHA 203K Loans in NC

February 16, 2009 by Eleanor  
Filed under FHA Mortgage Loans

FHA 203K loans are perfect for those of us who fall in love with a great house that has this Gosh Awful Shag Carpet!  This carpet would give you a headache!  How can you buy the house if you don’t have an extra $5000 to update that 1970’s carpet, green countertops, and linoleum?  If the property is [...]

FHA Started Because of The Great Depression…

February 5, 2009 by Eleanor  
Filed under FHA Mortgage Loans, HUD News

Housing is the most important part of getting the Economy back in shape – (according to many of the guys that met for The Global Economic Summit in Davos).   Keeping that in mind, it’s important to remember how FHA and the Government Backed “Mortgage” Programs might be able to help with our housing issues, and [...]

Maximum Income Requirements USDA in Wake County NC

January 25, 2009 by Eleanor  
Filed under USDA Home Loans

The Raleigh / Cary markets are considered an MSA (Major Suburban Area??) by the Government.  So, in Wake County that’s how you will find the maximum income limits specified for Wake County. These numbers changed at the beginning of the year, and the new income limits (which are based upon the number of people in [...]

Cash Out of Home with FHA Refinance

January 5, 2009 by Eleanor  
Filed under FHA Mortgage Loans

Have you heard the joke about the way you see your house, and the way the tax guy sees it and the way your appraiser sees it?
Well, it’s pretty funny… because everyone has a difference perspective!
If you believe you have some equity in your home, and you would like to take cash out, FHA might [...]

Are You A Waitress? Wanna Buy a House!?

I just wrote about a waitress in Garner, NC who was able to purchase a home, with a new roof, new windows, carpet, and HVAC system!  It cost her less than $3000 – and her total monthly payments are LESS than $500!
Best of all… she also qualifies for a $7500 Tax Credit from Uncle Sam!
We [...]

USDA No Money Down Mortgage

December 16, 2008 by Eleanor  
Filed under USDA Home Loans

We’ve helped many customers buy homes with an old program offered through the USDA… not farms… HOMES.
The Rurual Economic Development Fund is what it use to be called, now it’s just a part of the USDA, and the goal is to provide mortgages, and incentives for folks to purchase homes in less “densly” populated areas!
So, [...]

Stop Renting – Buy Now

Are you tired of having to clean up after roommates?
Then take the $8000 credit the government is giving first time home buyers – and BUY a house!
You have some great financing options (and YES we are STILL making loans to folks, and first time home buyers have the EASIEST qualifying of any group!):

FHA will allow [...]

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